measured

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El Niño's intensity is measured by how far sea surface temperatures rise above average in a key zone of the Pacific.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The outbreak’s consequences can be measured in dollars and cents: Responding to an outbreak of as few as 600 cases could cost local agencies $10 million, according to healthcare researchers at Johns Hopkins University.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But the film proceeds at its own steady pace as measured by Ms. Bravo, with a psycho-cinematic complexity that transcends any routine mystery movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

There was no great drama around the breakup of Soundgarden; there was a press release with a measured, careful statement, and then the band was no more.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

A truth-glass swirled sand from one side to the other as it measured the lies being told in the room.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton